Richard H. Thaler

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Nobel Prize Conversations

Nudges, sludges and the connection between stubbornness and success – listen to a conversation with Richard Thaler, conducted in February 2020. His work has helped us to understand how people make choices in the real world and has also given us tools to nudge people towards better decisions.

The host of this podcast is nobelprize.org’s Adam Smith.

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Nobel Prizes and laureates

Nobel Prizes 2025

Six prizes were awarded for achievements that have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind. The 14 laureates' work and discoveries range from quantum tunnelling to promoting democratic rights.

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